From Taylor Swift to Bella Thorne, we're seriously inspired by these do-gooder stars.

It's that time of year again, when we start thinking about everything we're grateful for—and what we can do to give back. But unless you're in Key Club, figuring out how to volunteer can admittedly be a little daunting. Searching for inspiration? Take a cue from some of our favorite stars.

From Taylor Swift to Liam Hemsworth, celebs are giving back in cooler and more creative ways than ever, leaving us feeling majorly motivated. Read on to see a few of Teen Vogue's favorite celebrity-backed projects, and then jump start your Thanksgiving do-gooding by emulating their examples in your own community. Here are some ideas...

Host a Movie for Charity Like Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth

J.Law and Liam treated Hunger Games fans to a huge surprise when they hosted charity viewings of Catching Fire. Not only did Jennifer organize a screening in her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky (with proceeds going to the St. Mary's Center), Liam also set up his own screening in Tennessee benefiting kids in need. Together, both events raised more than $500,000.

Hosting a screening is a great way to raise money in your community—and it's surprisingly easy, not to mention a serious blast. Just scout a big enough space (try your school's gymnasium), rent or borrow a projector, and pick a movie that will draw a big crowd (cough, Hunger Games, cough). Encourage your buds, or even local area businesses, to donate candy and other delicious noms to sell before the film begins, and charge a reasonable admission. If 100 people show at $10 a ticket, you've made $1,000 for the charity of your choosing—and that doesn't even include popcorn profits!

**Sell Swag at an Auction Like Rihanna and Beyoncé **

Tons of celebrities auction off their belongings on behalf of charities—it's a great way to direct money and attention to those in need. After all, who wouldn't want to buy the shoes Beyoncé wore during her Mrs. Carter World Tour?! Which, by the way, were recently sold during a GOOP charity closet sale and went for $2,500 (profits were given to DonorsChoose). Rihanna's cracked cell phone, on the other hand, was auctioned off on eBay and raised a whopping $66,500 for the LAPD. Mind. Blown.

A fundraising auction is a fun and relatively easy way to make money for charity, and bonus: You get to go shopping. Depending on how many people are going to come, the auction can take place anywhere from your dorm room to a community center, or even online. But first things first: You have to score some seriously sweet prizes (your busted cell phone, we're afraid, will not generate as much interest as RiRi's did). Our recommendation? Ask if local businesses want to get in on the game (offer them major recognition for their do-gooderness at your event) by whipping up a quick presentation on your mission and who it's going to help. And don't forget that your buds can be awesome resources, too—does your BFF's family own a local restaurant? Does your old PE teacher run a gym? Hit them up for gift certificates, publicize the event, and let the bidding war begin.

Donate Books to the Library Like Taylor Swift

As much as we love binge-watching TV shows, there's no denying that reading is near and dear to our hearts. Unfortunately, local libraries don't often get the funding they need to keep books on the shelves, which is where our girl Taylor Swift comes in. When she isn't busy shaking it off and dominating the world, Taylor is hugely involved in charity programs like donating books to public libraries. She gave 6,000 children's books to a library in Pennsylvania, and another 14,000 children's books to the Nashville public library. She's just so darned sweet.

This is a great project for those of you who don't have enough time to organize an entire event but are still itching to make a big difference in your community. All you have to do is hit up your own childhood book collection and donate a handful of page-turners to your local library (check with mom first though—you never know which one has major sentimental value). Take it a step further by sending an email blast to friends and classmates asking them to do the same, or go all-out and organize a campus-wide book drive. (Note: The easiest way to donate books is by getting directly in touch with your local library—but you can also check out ways to donate used books to members of the armed forces here.)

Help Animals in Need Like Ian Somerhalder

Vampire Diaries heartthrob Ian Somerhalder might play a bad boy on television, but in real life this guy basically spends his time cuddling puppies and kittens. No seriously. Ian started the Ian Somerhalder Foundation to help end animal cruelty, turn abandoned pets into therapy guides, and support no-kill shelters. Basically, he's the actual best, and all of us should probably follow in his footsteps immediately. Here's how…

Thanks to the ISF, it's easier than ever to get involved in helping and protecting animals. You can start your own grass-roots community crew using ISF guidelines in your college, high school, or hometown—or join one that already exists. If you're like us and are just feeling majorly inspired by Ian's love of animals, volunteer at the Humane Society, or head to your local shelter and spend some hands-on time with the animals (um, who doesn't want to play with puppies for an hour?). That being said, you might end up accidentally-on-purpose adopting a whole fleet of dogs…

Serve Food to the Homeless Like Bella Thorne and Bianca Lawson

Bella Thorne and Bianca Lawson joined forces with the Los Angeles Mission to provide food for the homeless on Christmas Eve 2013—and served a staggering 4,000 meals to people without shelter. In other words, these two are definitely on Santa's nice list, and we want in on it too!

The holidays are a great time for giving back to the community, but many shelters and food banks are actually flooded with volunteers during Thanksgiving and Christmas. So instead of signing up during the busiest time of year, why not make a monthly (or even weekly) commitment to serve meals during a time when helping hands are scarce and the shelters have the greatest need? And don't worry, you'll still get Rudolf's seal of approval. (PS: Do Something is a great resource for finding soup kitchens that need help!)

If you were stumped about how to make a difference during the giving season before, we hope this helps—and there are plenty of other ways to do something good that didn't make this list but are equally worthy. Keep the giving going, guys: Not only does it feel good, you actually can make a real impact in the lives of others, and that's always a worthwhile activity—no matter what time of year it is.

How are you planning on giving back this season? Give a shout out to your favorite causes in the comments below!